Large Ecuadorian Puruha Anthropomorphic Vessel

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Fine Antiquities, Asian, Ethno, Fine Art

By Artemis Fine Arts

May 1, 2025

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• Lot Description
  Pre-Columbian, Ecuador, Central Highlands, Puruha, ca. 800 to 1250 CE. An exceptional and substantial pottery human effigy jar, expertly hand-coiled and adorned with sophisticated stylized geometric motifs in black-on-red negative resist. The intricate decoration features a compelling range of swirled, netted, diamond, and stepped patterns. Rising from a narrow, planar base, the vessel expands into a swollen, ovoid form, its flared rim cleverly sculpted into a head with a raised nasal bridge, upturned nose, and delicate, pierced mouth. Abstract facial features are flanked by double-looped ears, each embellished with a hoop earring and multiple ear cuffs, likely serving a dual purpose as handles. This marvelous and notably large artifact from the ancient Colombia/Ecuador border likely served as a significant burial offering, accompanied by precious and perishable goods such as semi-precious stones, shell, metalwork, textiles, and feather work. Size: 7.5" L x 9.9" W x 14.5" H (19 cm x 25.1 cm x 36.8 cm); 15.5" H (39.4 cm) on included custom stand.
  
  Provenance: private Knoxville, Tennessee, USA collection, acquired before 2015; ex-Jonathan Carofino Pre-Columbian Art, New York, New York, USA, July 16, 1999
  
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  #193289

  Condition

  Small chip to bridge of nose, as well as abrasions and weathering to surface as shown, all commensurate with age. Otherwise, intact and excellent with good remains of negative resist decoration and nice areas of mineral and earthen deposits.
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